Senior Shuttle Bus Driver

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Job ID

79826

Location

Santa Cruz

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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JOB POSTING

Two types of Appointments available with this job posting :

• Partial-Year Career (10 months) @ 40 hours / week or 100% Full Time, Full Benefits
• Limited (6 months w / possibility of extension) @ 16 hours / week or 40% Part-Time, This position is not eligible for benefits

See below for more details

HOW TO APPLY

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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

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The IRD for this job is : 08-04-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) supports the University's mission by providing access to UC Santa Cruz, acting as fiscal stewards, and managing the sustainable planning, design, and operation of safe and equitable bicycle / pedestrian programs, transit services, parking, and other transportation-related needs. TAPS is dedicated to being innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused providers of access to UC Santa Cruz.

More information can be found at : https : / / taps.ucsc.edu / about / careers.html

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) Transit Operations Manager and Assistant Transit Managers, drives / operates a variety of passenger vehicles in support of the campus day and night bus service, premium transit services, Campus Tours, and Bus Reservations on scheduled or non-scheduled routes, on or off campus. The primary purpose of the position is to safely transport staff, faculty, and students who are required to travel on campus and in between campus sites to fulfill their work and school related obligations.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $27.09 / hourly

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility :

Schedule Information :

Partial-Year Career (10 months)

Limited (6 months w / possibility of extension)

Employee Classification : Partial-Year Career appointment & Limited Appointments available

Job End Date :

Partial-Year Career appointment has no end date

Limited Appointment has an end date of 6 months from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension.

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : SX, Service Unit

Job Code Classification : AUTO EQUIP OPR SR (008486)

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

85% - Driving

10% - Safety, Prevention, and Maintenance

5% - Operational Support : In support of Transit Operations and under the direction of the TAPS Assistant Managers :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : https : / / chancellor.ucsc.edu / annual-security-reports / .

This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO / AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.